Michael Kostick

Michael D Kostick is an Assistant Professor in the Health, Wellness and Exercise Science department. He joined the department in Fall 2024. He advises students in the Exercise Science – Teaching Physical Education and Health, Exercise Science – Coaching, and Strength and Conditioning degree programs. Michael taught 5-8 health and physical education before pursuing a Masters and Doctoral degree. Additionally, he has coached high school football and baseball, and collegiate ultimate. Michael’s professional and personal interests surround the intersection of Catholicism with wellness and health and physical education. Before completing his doctoral program, he studied at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmittsburg, MD. Michael is originally from Central Pennsylvania and is an avid Pittsburgh sports fan. He and his wife, Brianna, are active parishioners at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church and St. Joseph’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in St. Joseph, MO. They currently reside in Atchison, KS.

Education

• PhD Health and Sport Pedagogy (ABD) – Old Dominion University
• MEd Health and Physical Education – Indiana University of Pennsylvania
• BSEd Health and Physical Education – Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania